Observer Department: Campus Life
College students are coming home for the holidays, and some are not happy about it
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, college campuses are preparing to send students home for the winter. Many Massachusetts colleges are already primarily online, but plan to transfer to remote learning after Thanksgiving. College students will stay home and complete their courses online until the second semester starting in February.…
Students share tips on how to keep your immunity up during finals stress and cold winter months
Why is self-care imperative for students during the winter of 2020? A 1982 study from the Ohio State University College of Medicine found that stress weakens the immune system. Three students recently shared personal tips on how they plan to stay healthy and untroubled while finishing off this fall semester…
The new student life
Student life is something that is talked about a lot to new students applying for colleges. Usually they have fun events, they help people navigate this new experience and answer any questions students may have. Student life has very many things to offer to each student. But how has that…
Students connect with virtual debate watch party
On October 22nd the final presidential debate took place. Students gathered and watched on, connecting through the tool called Zoom, that has aided us through the pandemic. The event was hosted by Professors Stephen Slaner and Stephen Russell, with the help of Coordinator of Student Activities, Stephanie Haskell and the…
COVID-19’s effects on the college experience
Covid-19 has undoubtedly changed every aspect of modern life, and education is no exception. Due to the current global pandemic, schools and administrators have been forced to make tough decisions regarding the reopening of schools this fall. All Massachusetts schools were shut down last March, initially only for two weeks…
Welcoming the reopening of the MFA
The Museum of Fine Arts has always been a place for people of all ages to gather and dive into their vast collections of paintings, photographs, fashion pieces, short films and the occasional live performance arts. With the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic putting everything that required people’s physical attention…
Students and faculty reflect on a remote semester
Going all the way back to March, students nationwide have had to master the art of online classes. Fast forward to present day this is still the case and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Many local schools have opted for completely online or hybrid for the time…
Students reflect on loss of on campus experience
Not much has changed since March of 2020. NECC students remain inside, learning through the screens of their laptops. The only thing that is different is the question of what could have been. Claudia Sanchez, 21, an elementary education major, shares her reaction to the news of online learning. “I…
Parenting through a pandemic: NECC offers support group to caregivers
As any community college, Northern Essex has its fair share of students with diverse needs and various non-school commitments. Now, thanks to a new student interest group, busy moms and caregivers will have a place to unwind on campus every Thursday, (when the campus was open from 12:30-1:30 p.m.…
Is isolation introvert heaven?
You enjoy spending time alone? Check. You’d rather spend time with one close friend than with a crowd? Check. You prefer calm, mildly stimulating environments rather than loud, rowdy ones? Check. After several conclusive internet quizzes, endless field research conducted by myself, and constant comparisons between myself and others, I’ve…
